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PWP 896Y

1983 Austin Metro Hle

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,712 mi
Last recorded101,712 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro Hle43,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWP 896Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 101,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front floor surface corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension arm has slight play pin or bush .

Offside Front floor surface corroded.

Fail 18 Feb 2026 101,712 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis near wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front floor surface corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension arm has slight play pin or bush .

Offside Front floor surface corroded.

Pass 19 Feb 2025 100,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 98,738 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arm has free play movement.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 98,714 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower floor surface slight corroded

Nearside Rear floor surface slight corroded.

Nearside Rear suspension arm has free play movement.

Offside Front floor surface slight corroded

Offside Rear floor surface slight corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2023 97,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension arm has slight play.

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 95,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower floor has slight surface corrosion.

Nearside Lower inner sill slight corroded.

Nearside Rear suspension arm has slight play.

Offside Front Lower floor has slight surface corrosion.

Offside Lower inner sill slight corroded.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 94,034 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 92,328 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 90,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has free play movement.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near sub-frame mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 87,108 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 84,486 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 82,010 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 79,284 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 76,160 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 76,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 72,555 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 69,224 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 69,224 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 65,515 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 65,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,407 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,508 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 57,508 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 49,200 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 49,199 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2006
Fail 29 Nov 2006 49,199 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Hle?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
704
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Steering rack gaiter split 47
brake recording little or no effort 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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PWP 896Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 43,465 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Hle fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PWP 896Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Hle typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Metro Hle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PWP 896Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 14 January 1983.

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